OSHA Inspection: UNITED HELPERS NURSING HOME, INC.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,950 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained, and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places were not provided when practicable.        a) Throughout the facility, on or about 9/12/13: Rubber mats, or similar protective measures, were not placed in shower rooms to protect employees from slipping on wet floors.      Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment (PPE):      a) Throughout the facility, on or about 9/10/13: Housekeepers were not trained on PPE including, but not limited to, splash goggles to protect against eye contact with corrosive cleaners such as Sparcling, containing hydrochloric acid.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:   a) Throughout the facility, on or about 9/10/13: Splash goggles were not worn by housekeepers cleaning bathrooms with a corrosive cleaner called Sparcling, containing hydrochloric acid.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(iv): Annual training for employees with occupational exposure was not provided within one year of their previous training:        a) Throughout the facility, on or about 9/12/13: Two housekeepers were not provided with annual training on bloodborne pathogens.      Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(D): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an explanation of the employer's exposure control plan and the means by which the employee could obtain a copy of the written plan:   a) Throughout the facility, on or about 9/10/13: Annual training on the company's exposure control plan (ECP) and the means by which to obtain a copy was not performed for non-nursing personnel including, but not limited to, housekeepers, certified nurses aides, maintenance employees and laundry aides.   Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(K): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurred, including the method of reporting the incident or the medical follow-up that would be made available:  a) Throughout the facility, on or about 9/10/13: Annual training on procedures to follow after an exposure incident, method of reporting incident and medical follow-up was not performed for non-nursing personnel including, but not limited to, housekeepers, certified nurses aides, maintenance employees and laundry aides.   Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(N): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an opportunity for interactive questions or answers with the person conducting the training session:  a) Throughout the facility, on or about 9/10/13: Annual training on bloodborne pathogens for non-nursing staff including, but not limited to, housekeepers, certified nurses aides, maintenance  employees and laundry aides was computer based, not incorporating a session for interactive questions and answers. No opportunity was provided for asking questions on specific  procedures contained in the exposure control plan including, but not limited to, procedures to follow after an exposure incident, methods of reporting incidents and procedures for medical follow-up.   Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:   a) Throughout the facility, on or about 9/12/13: An annual inspection of the energy control procedures was not performed for equipment including, but not limited to, dryers operating on electric and gas.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(5): 29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(5):  The employer did not establish and maintain a sharps injury log for the recording of percutaneous injuries from contaminated sharps:   Throughout the facility, on or about 9/12/13: Sharp's injury log was not maintained at the facility for the years 2009 through 2013 year-to-date.